UditVani, Jamshedpur: In a major breakthrough in the high-profile kidnapping case of Karav Gandhi ( 24), son of noted city industrialist Devang Gandhi, the Jamshedpur Police on Tuesday confirmed that the youth has been safely reunited with his family following sustained police pressure and an intensive multi-state operation.
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Piyush Pandey, said that relentless investigation, strategic deployment of multiple teams and strong technical surveillance compelled the kidnappers to abandon their plan and release the victim unharmed.
“The abductors have been identified and raids are being conducted at several suspected locations. Their arrest is only a matter of time,” the SSP asserted.
Kairav Gandhi had gone missing under mysterious circumstances on January 13 from the Bistupur police station area, triggering widespread concern across the city.
The case gained prominence due to the family’s standing and the unusual manner in which the abduction was executed.
According to police, the kidnappers used a vehicle resembling a police car, complete with police stickers, to carry out the crime on the busy Sonari–Kadma Link Road, enabling them to evade immediate suspicion.
The SSP revealed that the kidnapping was executed with the intention of extortion.
The family received ransom calls soon after the abduction; however, both the family and the police administration firmly refused to yield to any monetary demands.
“Our priority from day one was the safe recovery of the victim. No ransom was paid, and we chose to corner the criminals through sustained pressure,” SSP Pandey said.
Investigators relied heavily on technical evidence, including mobile phone tracking, CCTV footage and intelligence inputs.
Police teams were sent across Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha, conducting continuous raids and tightening the noose around the suspects.
As the pressure mounted, the kidnappers panicked and decided to abandon the victim.
SSP Pandey informed that Kairav Gandhi was recovered around 12:30 am from the Jharkhand–Bihar border area.
He was later handed over to his family after completing necessary formalities.
Police confirmed that the youth was not physically assaulted during captivity and is currently recuperating at home with his family.
Reiterating the police’s resolve, the SSP stated that efforts are underway to arrest all those involved and expose the entire conspiracy behind the kidnapping.
“This case sends a clear message—criminals will not escape the law, no matter how meticulously they plan,” he said, appealing to the public to share any information related to suspicious activities.
With Kairav Gandhi’s safe return, relief has swept through the family and the city alike, even as the police continue their aggressive pursuit to bring the perpetrators to justice.
